StJoe5thGrade - Kansas

State: Kansas
Capitol:

Facts about the State

Bird Western Meadow Lark
Origin of State NameNamed for the Kansa (or Kaw) Indians, the "people of the south wind."

3,993,000

Kansas' "big sky," dramatic sunsets, and great variability in temperature and precipitation are all important aspects of the regional personality. Winter blizzards, violent windstorms, and heavy rains are common throughout the state, and the continental climate (on occasion) produces rapid temperature extremes.Generally the summers are quite warm, the winters are mild, and the humidity is on the moderate side. January is the coldest month, with average high temperatures near 31 degrees. July is the warmest month, with average high temperatures near 81 degrees. Much hotter summers and harsh, cold winters are not uncommon.Annual precipitation amounts range from 30 - 40 inches in the east, while drier conditions are common in the west. In Kansas you can enjoy four distinct seasons, each with its own unique qualities.Average Temperatures

January 31°
February 36°
March 44°

April 57°
May 66°
June 76°

July 81°
August 80°
September 71°

October 60°
November 45°
December 35°

Geography

Region of the US South Central Region
Major cities in the stateWichita
Overland Park
Kansas City
Topeka
Olathe
Lawrence
Shawnee
Manhattan
Salina
Lenexa
Neighboring statesColorado
Missouri
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Any bodies of water in or around? Kansas River, Republican River, Smoky Hill River, Arkansas River, Missouri River. Major Lakes - Tuttle Creek Reservoir, Cheney Reservoir, Waconda Lake
Topography Mst people think that Kansas is flat it is quite hilly
Time Zone

Government

Governer Brownback
Who are the leaders? (Specify governor, 2 senators and House of Representative members)

History

Culture

Attractions

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